Once again we want to share about Functional text.

In this care we want to

share about Generic Structure and Purpose of Announcement. Although the
title is Generic Structure and Purpose of Announcement but in this session
we
will
discuss
about
the definition,
purpose,
generic
structure, language feature, kinds and the example of Announcement. (also
read : Generic Structure of Notice Text)
Lets go to the material of Generic Structure and Purpose of
Announcement:

DEFINITION OF ANNOUNCEMENT
An announcement is a written or spoken statement in public
or formal words containing information about an event that has happened
or is going to happen so publicly people know what, when, and where it is
about

FUNCTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT
An announcement is used for giving people some information of what has
happened or what will happen.

GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

1.

Stating Purpose: The text that contains what event will be held

2.

Stating Day and Date: Day and Date realization. The text that
contains when the event will be held

3.

Stating Place: The text that contains where the event will be held

4.

Informing Sender: The text that contains name of the person who will
be contacted

LANGUAGE FEATURE OF ANNOUNCEMENT

Using Simple Present Tense and simple future tense.

KINDS OF ANNOUNCEMENT
1.

public service announcements,

2.

high school graduation announcements,

3.

college graduation announcements,

4.

engagement announcements,

5.

marriage and wedding announcements,

6.

pregnancy announcements,

7.

birth announcements,

8.

adoption announcements,

9.

school students organization announcements,

10.

save the date announcements,

11.

moving announcements,

12.

business announcements,

13.

job announcements,

14.

promotion announcements,

15.

retirement announcements,

16.

funeral announcements

17.

lost and found

18.

etc.

19. After discussing

about Generic Structure and Purpose of

Announcement, its including the definition, purpose, generic
structure, language feature, kinds and the example of Announcement,
now the example of announcement to understand better on what
and how an announcement is written. Here they are:

Attention!
This announcement is addressed to all 12 graders of SMA Taruna
Sidoarjo.
Please attend the additional lessons that will be held on September
24th 2016 until March 28th 2017 for having final preparation for the
final exam.
All students are required to
besuccessful in national exam.

20. School Announcement

take

an

additional

class to

ANNOUNCEMENT
To : All Students of SMPN 1 Tarik
There will be a welcoming ceremony next Monday, September 21,
2016, to
welcome the exchange students Program from Japan.
All students must wear Batik uniforms. And must be polite.
Be punctual!
From : The Principal of SMPN 1 Tarik
21. Thats all about Generic Structure and Purpose of Announcement

we can share.
We hope that
our article above
can improve our English, especially in understanding shortfunctional
text about Generic Structure and Purpose of Announcement. (also
read : Generic Structure of Explanation Text)